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GRE Snacks

Taking or considering the GRE Exam or graduate school? You’ll love our short, approachable, and insightful episodes about the GRE Exam and graduate school admissions. This podcast is hosted by Tyler York, co-founder and CEO of Achievable, a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam. You can try it for free at https://achievable.me/ , and the course is only $199 to purchase.

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11:51

How meditation can improve your GRE score

GRE Snacks ·

2023/11/29

We know meditation is good for mindfulness, but it can also improve your GRE score? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares the scientific studies behind how meditation can improve your GRE score, his personal experience with meditation, and how to incorporate a meditation practice into your GRE prep. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam -

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42:51

How to make your graduate school program work for...

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2023/11/22

Graduate school can be a major expense, but you can counter that with some smart strategies. Kaelyn Grace Apple is the founder of Accepted Consulting, which is focused on guiding first generation college students through college and graduate school. In this episode, Kaelyn gives us her playbook for getting the most out of your graduate school program, including scholarships, career progression, maintaining a healthy schedule, and having good work-school-life balance. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered

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18:52

How should I best utilize my time, effort, and energy...

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2023/11/15

There's so much you can do when applying to MBA programs - but what to focus on? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his point of view on how to build your MBA application schedule and allocate your time most effectively. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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32:26

How to train yourself to solve GRE Reading...

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2023/11/08

Reading Comprehension problems are one of the most challenging GRE Verbal question types. Priya Bhatia, a tutor at The MBA Exchange, has been teaching and tutoring math for 17 years and the GRE/GMAT for the last 9 years. In this episode, Priya walks us through how to conquer GRE Reading Comprehension problems, including tricks and tactics for quickly solving tough ones. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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17:46

What you can do to write MBA admissions essays that...

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2023/11/01

MBA admissions officers read a lot of essays, so how can you write one that actually makes a difference? Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admissions. In this episode, Amit shares his tips for writing great MBA admissions essays and how to get your target school excited about bringing you into their class. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your score - visit

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14:23

Test waivers - will they help you or hurt you when...

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2023/10/25

MBA programs are offering test waivers for some circumstances, but should you take them up on it? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream programs. In this episode, Hillary explains what test waivers are, when and how they come up in MBA admissions, and whether or not it's a good idea for you to use them. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for

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37:43

Deep dive - How an MBA admissions committee actually...

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2023/10/18

Want an insider look into how an MBA admissions committee chooses who to admit? Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson College and managing director of TheMBATour. In this episode, Petia unmasks the opaque MBA admissions process by sharing how MBA admissions committees actually work, including their process, what they look for in a candidate, and how they choose admittees. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam

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24:58

New GRE vs. GMAT Focus - how the tests compare

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2023/10/11

With the new shorter GRE and the GMAT Focus, which test should you take? Erfun Guela is the founder of GRE Compass, authored a GRE prep book with over 100,000 sales, and has 15 years of GRE and GMAT tutoring experience. In this episode, Erfun shares why he thinks why both new tests were created, how the content changed for each one (or didn't), and which test you should take depending on your strengths and weaknesses. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit

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21:26

Setting yourself up for success when building an MBA...

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2023/10/04

Want to get into a great MBA program? First, you need to build the right list. Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren shares his advice for building an MBA program list, including what types of jobs different MBA programs feed into, what cities do you want to work in after school, and other considerations that you probably didn't think about. Achievable is a modern test

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15:09

How to use analytics to determine whether an MBA is...

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2023/09/28

Before applying to an MBA program, you should do the math to see if it's actually realistic for you to get your target school. Amit Kapur is the CFO and Senior Storyteller at Sparrey Consulting, which focuses on career consulting including MBA admissions. In this episode, Amit explains how you can use analytics on salaries and more to help make your MBA decision, and determine which MBA program would be a good fit for you. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas

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30:01

Applying to MBA programs: Timeline and step-by-step...

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2023/09/26

Want a walkthrough of the whole MBA admissions process? You're in luck! Candy Lee LaBalle is the founder of LaBalle Admissions, and has been working in MBA admissions consulting for 16 years. Her mission is to take the mystery and misery out of the MBA application process. In this episode, Candy gives you a complete walkthrough of the MBA application process and how to set up your schedule to maximize your chances for success. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak

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24:09

Deciphering a tricky word problem on the GRE Quant...

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2023/09/21

Word problems on the GRE Quant can trick you, but we're here to help. Priya Bhatia, a tutor at The MBA Exchange, has been teaching and tutoring math for 17 years and the GRE/GMAT for the last 9 years. In this episode, Priya walks us through a GRE problem set that we've hosted at https://bit.ly/GRESnacks_Priya1 - follow along and learn what to look out for with GRE Quant word problems and how to avoid mistakes when solving them correctly. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target

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28:32

New short GRE vs. GMAT Focus: how you should think...

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2023/09/19

The new GRE launching September 23, 2023 is just under 2 hours long, about the same as the new GMAT Focus. So which test should you study for and take? Chandler Arnold and Anthony Ritz join us from Stacy Blackman Consulting, a leading MBA admissions advisory that was ranked #1 by Poets and Quants. In this episode, Chandler and Anthony walk us through the new GRE format and content changes, how that compares to the GMAT Focus, and which test you should take based on your strengths. Achievable GRE

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30:13

Graduate school resources that can help you succeed...

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2023/09/14

When going into graduate school, most people don't know how many resources they can tap into to make graduate school more affordable and their lives easier. Kaelyn Grace Apple is the founder of Accepted Consulting, which is focused on guiding first generation college students through college and graduate school. In this episode, Kaelyn shares resources for graduate school applicants and current students that most people aren't aware of, such as free mental health services, that you should take

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21:22

3 of the best MBA admissions essays that got...

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2023/09/12

Want MBA essay examples from top tier applicants? Then look no further. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped applicants with hundreds of MBA essays to top programs. In this episode, Melody shares her three favorite MBA admissions essays that got applicants into Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia business schools, and gives tips for how to replicate their success. Achievable GRE uses AI-powered adaptive learning to target your weak areas and boost your

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26:31

What test is best for MBA admissions: the GRE, GMAT,...

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2023/09/07

When applying to MBA programs, there are three commonly used test options: the GRE, the GMAT, and the EA (Executive Assessment). Lindsay Sage is the founder of Sage Admit, a boutique MBA admissions consulting firm she founded after working at NYU Stern and Columbia. In this episode, Lindsay shares her philosophy on which test is best for her clients, including what you should take into account when making your decision. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit

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37:07

MBA admissions: How to stand out from a bunch of...

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2023/08/31

The top business schools are choosing from a star studded application pool of high quality candidates, so how do you stand out? Lawrence Linker is the founder of MBA Link, an admissions consultancy based in Singapore. In this episode, Lawrence shares his advice for separating your application from the crowd, including resume tips, letters of recommendation, and more. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for free.

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18:18

Is your test score good enough? And what to do if it...

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2023/08/29

You take your GRE, and get a score that's good but not your target - is it good enough? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream programs. In this episode, Hillary explains how to look up the score you need to get into your top choice school and build a plan to reach that score if you're not there yet. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE exam - visit https://achievable.me to try our course for

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32:38

Recommendation letters can make or break an...

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2023/08/24

How do you get recommendation letters that truly boost your chances of admission? Dr. Don Martin has been a Dean of Admissions at Columbia, University of Chicago Booth, and Northwestern, and is the author of the book Grad School Road Map - and he's read thousands of admissions letters. In this episode, Dr. Martin shares his tips for getting stellar letters of recommendation that will catch the attention of the admissions committee and get you admitted. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for

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28:38

How US students should position themselves when...

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2023/08/22

If you're a US student looking to apply to INSEAD or another renowned international business program, Caroline Diarte Edwards is the right person to listen to - she cofounded Fortuna Admissions after being Head of Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. In this episode, Caroline shares her tips for creating a stellar application to international business schools, including key differences between applying to US and international business schools and how to position yourself. Achievable is a modern test

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